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If there's a loss in DPS, then it's going to be player based. I've mentioned this on the official forums, but Ret DPS is all about Holy Power(HoPo). So, here's a rough priority:

3HoPo Templar's VerdictCrusader StrikeArt of War ExorcismAnything else that can gen HoPoConsecrate

Personally, I saw a modest increase in DPS on the dummies (Gaudin-Blackhand US), up about 250 from where I was at. I don't pay much attention to my ret gear though, so it's not by any means optimal or really even properly enchanted. But there is definitely the opportunity for a DPS increase.Anything that can generate

If you haven't tested or read up on your class, then yea, you are going to experience a dps loss. I think most classes have this issue and not just ret-paladins. I think you will find just as many hunters confused about how to pew, than you are going to find rets. Just to name one class. Maybe it's time... you know.. that you tested your class out, and found out how it works. Just a thought :p